Beware of Unsolicited Smartwatches in the Mail, Warns US Military

US military service members have reported receiving unsolicited smartwatches in the mail, which they didn't order. The Army's criminal investigation division (CID) advises recipients to never turn the watches on as they could be an attempt to infiltrate networks belonging to military personnel. The smartwatches have automatically connected to Wi-Fi networks and smartphones independent of user prompts upon activation, indicating that they could contain malware or be collecting and sending information. The senders could be cybercriminals trying to steal military secrets or vendors engaging in fraudulent practices to boost product reviews. The US postal inspection service advises recipients to notify the retailer and check for fraudulent reviews and personal information compromise.